Internships, Africa Program, Wilson Center (Wash DC)

Amount This internship is unpaid. Spring internships are from January - April/May. Summer internships are from June - August. Fall internships are from September - December.

Applicant Type

Individuals: Graduate Student Individuals: Undergraduate Student

Citizenship or Residency Unrestricted

Activity location District of Columbia

Abstract

The Wilson Center Africa Program enhances the understanding of critical African policy issues within the United States in order to build stronger, more mutually beneficial U.S.-Africa relations. The Africa Program centers its work on four programmatic pillars:

- Good Governance and Leadership - Conflict prevention and Peacebuilding - Trade, Investment, and Sustainable Development - Africa's Evolving Role in the Global Arena

Underlying these pillars is a cross-cutting focus on the roles of women, youth, and technology in Africa's changing political and economic landscape.

Interns will be assigned to work directly with the Africa Program Staff in support of all project activities for a minimum of 20 hours per week. « ​less

Eligibility

Interns must have an interest in Africa and African-related issues, and preferably have some academic or experiential background related to this focus. Masters candidates are encouraged to apply; however, applicants who have just completed a BA or are in their senior undergraduate year may also be considered.

Fluency in English required. French language skills highly desirable

International students studying in the U.S. are eligible, but they must hold a valid F-1 or J-1 visa and appropriate work authorization.